Family papers, 1835-1957.

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Family papers, 1835-1957.

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Papers consist of correspondence, 10 journals (1893-1957), accounts of trips to Quaker conferences, essays, speeches, and genealogical notes and correspondence of Benjamin F. Whitson. Whitson was active in local organizations in the town of Media, Pa. Included in the papers are a 1936 diary of his wife, Jane T. Whitson; Thomas H. Whitson's "Account of Religious visit to Ohio, Indiana, Iowa;" piece books, extensive correspondence, and other memorabilia of members of the Cooper, Masters, Thorp, Whitson, and Yarnall families. Also of interest is a copy of an 1824 letter of Huldah Hoag.

14 boxes ; 7 linear ft.

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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